Packaging system for storing and dispensing products

Abstract

A packaging system for storing and dispensing liquid or powder products. The product is housed within an inner container having a body defined by a side wall and an opening therein for dispensing the product. A flexible outer shell substantially surrounds the inner container and is removably secured thereto. The outer shell can be designed to resemble the three-dimensional shape of an animal, cartoon character or the like, for superior aesthetic appeal. The contents of the inner container may be sealed with a closure. A three dimensional topper may be provided, which is designed to resemble the head or upper portion of the character being depicted. The outer shell can be squeezed to cause dispensing of the product from the inner container, and can be adapted to hold inner containers of all shapes and sizes. The inner container is easily replaced once empty.

What is claimed is:  
     
       1. A packaging system comprising: 
       (a) an inner container having a resilient side wall;  
       (b) means for dispensing on said inner container;  
       (c) a flexible outer shell, said outer shell substantially surrounding said inner container and being removably secured thereto, said outer shell having a shell aperture therein, through which said means for dispensing extends; and  
       (d) a topper affixed to said outer shell, said topper having a dispensing aperture therein, said means for dispensing being positioned within said dispensing aperture in said topper.  
     
     
       2. A packaging system comprising: 
       (a) an inner container having a body defined by a resilient side wall, said inner container having a first opening therein for dispensing a product contained within said inner container; and  
       (b) a flexible, resilient outer shell, said outer shell substantially surrounding said inner container and being removably secured thereto, and  
       (c) a topper affixed to said outer shell.